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My God...all I hear when I close my eyes are the sounds of sneakers on the court. Just one basketball game after another for us this weekend.

I'm not even sure if my beautiful wife is still around or not...haven't seen her in awhile.

But Sam...I've seen him.

Which leaves me to wonder, what is going on in the world these days?

1). They still haven't quite figured out what happened to the plane. I listened to all the theories, feeling a sense of dread throughout. I just keep thinking about the poor people left behind by those on the plane. Can you imagine that pain?

2). The weather still sucks here in Buffalo. Every single time you think we're gonna' turn the corner it freaking snows. The snow was flying on Sunday morning...not a lot, mind you, but one flake seems like a lot now. It's just been such a long journey to spring. Damn.

3). Read about the suicide of Mick Jagger's girlfriend in New York. L'Wren Scott was viewed as a rich socialite, but evidently she was thirty million in debt. I'm sure Mick could've helped, but she was too proud to beg, evidently. Weird story, but there have been a number of suicides in the financial world lately as people have got stuck in a moment and chose that option. Sad story too.

4). Here in Buffalo there has been a lot of concern for Hall of fame QB, Jim Kelly. I'm having a hard time even reading about the return of his cancer because I know the family a little and it pains me to know they're hurting. Yet Jill and the girls will keep Jim fighting...he's tough too...as we know. Praying for all of them. Cancer sucks.

5). My health?

Aggravating is the best way to put it. I have had a swollen foot since the surgery and while I have worked a lot on it, and while I've done what I was told, the swelling hasn't subsided. It's throwing everything out of whack. Getting old sucks. Hopefully time handles it. I've missed a bunch of stuff this year (including Layla's party - Happy Birthday Layla!) in an effort to ice and heat, heat and ice.

6). Dogs on Main Street

Yeah, the new book has hit the street in a very limited way, but I've sort of held my breath wondering, and the reviews have all been positive...then again...if someone absolutely hated it...they probably wouldn't reach out, right?

Ah well...doesn't concern me much, but I do want people to enjoy the journey.

7). Still looking for the wife...ten minutes after starting this.

What time is the next game starting?

Thank God there's a break until Thursday.

Then the Yankees start next week.

Spring is springing.

(He says, as the snow flies).

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